Outlook Cole Young
Cole Young's power surge makes him a high-priority middle infield option
Young has been electric lately, slashing .348 with two homers and five runs scored over his last seven days. He recently delivered his first career multi-homer game and is a primary catalyst for a second-place Mariners squad that currently sits at 44-43 and holds a two-game win streak. With teammates like Luke Raley and Rob Refsnyder dealing with injuries, Young has solidified his role as the everyday second baseman.
While our models originally projected a .233 average and eight home runs for the season, Young has already eclipsed those marks with nine homers and a .258 batting average through 87 games. His .984 OPS over the last week suggests he is seeing the ball better than ever, making this more than just a flash in the pan. While a .348 clip is bound for some regression, his career stats indicate a growing power profile that makes his current slugging surge sustainable.
The Mariners finish their series against the Angels today before welcoming Toronto for a three-game set at home. Young faces a tough task against Walbert Urena (3.14 ERA) and Dylan Cease (3.11 ERA) in the coming days, but the weekend offers a prime opportunity against Shane Bieber, who has struggled with a 6.00 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP this year. Given his current momentum and elite .438 projected average for the period, he should be active in all formats. Start.
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Outlook Garrett Mitchell
Garrett Mitchell is on a scorching heater after a career-best four-hit night
Mitchell is playing at an elite level, highlighted by a career-high four-hit performance on July 1 where he finished just a home run shy of the cycle. Over the last seven days, he has maintained a scorching .538 batting average and a 1.077 slugging percentage with five runs batted in. He remains the everyday center fielder for the first-place Brewers, who currently lead the NL Central with a 53-31 record and a three-game win streak.
This recent hot streak has pushed his season batting average to .260, which significantly outperforms our modest .234 season projection. While his strikeout rate remains high with 89 punchouts in 227 at-bats, his 39 RBIs have already eclipsed our preseason expectations. The blend of power and speed he provides is a legitimate asset, and as long as he stays healthy, he is proving his recent production is more than just a flash in the pan.
The remainder of the week presents a mix of matchups for the Milwaukee offense. Today's battle is difficult against Cincinnati's Chase Burns, who carries a stifling 2.36 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. However, Mitchell should find plenty of success this weekend in Arizona, specifically against Merrill Kelly and his 5.84 ERA. Given his immense momentum and status as a primary catalyst for a winning club, he is a locked-in option. Start.
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